Franchising

Start Your Franchising Journey with East Side Mario’s

Serve up iconic Italian dishes and become part of a proudly Canadian brand known for fun, family, and abundance.

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EAST SIDE MARIO’S IS PART OF THE RECIPE FAMILY OF BRANDS

That means franchisees get a competitive advantage in purchasing, real estate, construction, marketing, information technology and more.

Home of the All-You-Can-Eat

Home of All-You-Can-Eat

60+ Locations

 
Fully Licensed Bar

Fully Licensed Bar

Proudly Canadian Owned and Operated

Proudly Canadian Owned and Operated

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East Side Marios Interior
 
East Side Marios Interior
East Side Marios Interior

Inspired by the lively spirit and bold flavours of New York’s Little Italy, East Side Mario’s has been serving up Italian classics since 1987

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TESTIMONIALS

Janet McDonald
Sydney

"I chose to franchise with East Side Mario's because I was drawn to the energy of the brand, proven business model, and the incredible support they offer their franchisees. Over the last 10 years, the experience has been both rewarding and inspiring. The team provides the framework and the tools for every one to succeed and being part of a brand that guests love keeps me motivated every day."

Manny and Faraz
London Fanshawe

"We joined the East Side Mario's brand because we believed in the core concept of All You Can Eat. It has been an amazing time working with a franchisor that listens and supports the franchisee helping pave the way for success, through great tools, people and a successful business model."

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

No matter what you’re looking for, East Side Mario's offers a variety of franchise partnership opportunities for both new restaurants as well as existing restaurant sales.

If you’re looking to:

  • Own and operate your own restaurant
  • Operate with partners
  • Grow into multi-unit operations
  • Convert your current restaurant
  • Become an investor

Let’s connect and we’ll share our application process and provide you more information about available and upcoming opportunities.

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RESTAURANT CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES

Let us help you unlock the value in your independent restaurant.

  • Your choice of multiple banners to best suit your style and market conditions
  • Being your own boss
  • Access to a large support system of franchisees and corporate operations experts
  • Higher sales and profitability potential alongside decreased expenses due to Recipe’s purchasing power
  • The potential to sell your restaurant for a higher multiple
  • Improve profitability through national purchasing power
  • Increase long-term resale value
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Have questions about franchising? Please fill out the form below to receive an email from our Franchising Team.

OUR PROMISE

We promise to bring families together through delicious meals that inspire memorable moments around the table

FAMILGIA

Providing family-focused hospitality to every kind of family.

MANGIA

Serving quality, New York Italian-inspried food made with pride and amore.

FUN

Creating a lively atmosphere that inspires togetherness and joy

 
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FAQ

Since East Side Mario’s is a part of the Recipe family of brands, that means you as a franchisee get a competitive advantage when opening a restaurant with us. Recipe supports over 1,200 restaurants which ensures a franchisee will benefit from our economies of scale, exclusive partnerships and robust support system.

There are always franchising opportunities if you’re interested in opening an East Side Mario’s. Click here to see the current restaurant opportunities. You can also connect with the franchising team to learn if there are any existing franchises for sale. Don’t see any franchise opportunities in your market, let’s talk, we’re always exploring new markets.

The total investment for opening an East Side Mario’s is $1,400,000 - $1,600,000 with $560K -$640K cash required. Our franchising team can walk you through specifics to ensure you’re equipped with the right information to get started and on your way to opening a restaurant.

The first step in getting your restaurant franchise started would be to speak to a member of our team. When we connect, we’ll share what restaurant franchises are currently available and also get to learn more about you so that we can match you to the right franchise opportunity. We’re always on the lookout for franchise partners that demonstrate passion for the hospitality industry, are dedicated to providing the perfect guest experience, have strong leadership skills, excellent business acumen and someone who is motivated to be hands-on with the operations side of their restaurant. Restaurant experience is an asset, but not a prerequisite, our franchisees come from all walks of life. We like to talk to anybody who is interested in learning more about franchising, regardless of whether your inquiries are more exploratory or immediate. You can get in touch by clicking here.